see the light

US /siː ðə laɪt/
UK /siː ðə laɪt/
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1.

ver a luz, entender finalmente

to understand something after a period of confusion or difficulty

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After hours of explaining, he finally began to see the light.
Depois de horas explicando, ele finalmente começou a ver a luz.
I didn't understand the math problem at first, but then I saw the light.
Eu não entendi o problema de matemática no início, mas depois vi a luz.
2.

ver a luz, converter-se

to convert to a particular religion or belief

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After years of searching, she finally saw the light and joined the monastery.
Depois de anos de busca, ela finalmente viu a luz e se juntou ao mosteiro.
He was an atheist for most of his life, but then he saw the light and became a devout believer.
Ele foi ateu durante a maior parte de sua vida, mas depois viu a luz e se tornou um crente devoto.